Khandokata Gram Panchayat, Kuchinda
Khandokata is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Khandokata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Badmal, Junani, and Khandokata. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khandokata Gram Panchayat
Khandokata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badmal |
| 2 | Junani |
| 3 | Khandokata |
| 4 | Lakhopada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khandokata Gram Panchayat
Khandokata Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khandokata Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandokata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandokata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khandokata Gram Panchayat
Where is Khandokata Gram Panchayat located?
Khandokata Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khandokata Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Khandokata Gram Panchayat: Badmal, Junani, Khandokata, and Lakhopada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khandokata Gram Panchayat come under?
Khandokata Gram Panchayat comes under Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Khandokata Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandokata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khandokata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khandokata Gram Panchayat?
Khandokata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khandokata Gram Panchayat do?
Khandokata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.